Travel Days: – 2 Days tour
Altitude Range: Lhasa 3,650 m → Drigun Til Monastery 4,400 m → Tridum Nunnery Hot Spring 4,590 m → back Lhasa
Total round distance: approx 300km
Drigun Til Monastery (4,200m)
A 2-day spiritual and wellness journey starting and ending in Lhasa, designed to blend profound cultural exploration with relaxing natural therapy. This itinerary takes you to Drigun Til Monastery, one of the most important monasteries of the Drigung Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, offering a glimpse into ancient Tibetan religious traditions and stunning cliffside landscapes. You will spend one night at a hot spring hotel near Tridum Nunnery, where you can soak in mineral-rich natural hot springs renowned for their healing benefits, surrounded by the serene beauty of high-altitude valleys. On the second day, explore the peaceful Tridum Nunnery, a quiet sanctuary home to devout nuns, before heading back to Lhasa, creating a perfect balance of spiritual enrichment and physical relaxation.
Baisic Route
Lhasa → Drigun Til Monastery → Tridum Nunnery
Depart from your hotel in Lhasa and travel toward Mozhugongka County, passing through rural Tibetan villages and snow-capped mountain scenery along the way. Upon arrival at Drigun Til Monastery—a prominent Drigung Kagyu monastery perched on a cliffside above the Snow River—explore its main assembly hall, golden stupas, and monk quarters, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding valley. Note that the sky burial site on the hilltop is closed to visitors. Have a simple Tibetan lunch (such as Tibetan noodles and sweet tea) at the monastery’s restaurant.
After visiting the monastery, continue the short drive to Tridum Nunnery and its adjacent hot spring. Check into a nearby hot spring hotel—options range from modern to traditional Tibetan-style accommodations. Spend time soaking in the natural outdoor hot springs, which feature mineral-rich water (around 40°C) known for its healing properties. In the evening, have dinner at the hotel, featuring local Tibetan dishes, and enjoy stargazing under the clear high-altitude sky.
•Overnight at the Tridum Hot Spring Hotel.
Baisic Route
Tridum Nunnery → Lhasa
Start your day with an optional morning soak in the hot spring to enjoy the crisp morning air before breakfast. Afterward, explore Tridum Nunnery, a peaceful Drigung Kagyu nunnery home to around 50 nuns, tucked into the hillside above the hot springs. Visit its main shrine hall, meditation caves (said to be blessed by Guru Padmasambhava and Yeshe Tsogyal), and take a walk around the nunnery’s small village to observe local life—please maintain respectful silence when interacting with the nuns. Have a simple Tibetan lunch at a local guesthouse or the hotel.
After lunch, begin the return journey to Lhasa via the same route, with stops along the way to take photos of the Yarlung Tsangpo River and stunning mountain vistas. Arrive back in Lhasa by late afternoon and be dropped off at your hotel.
Yes, all international visitors require a valid Tibet Travel Permit, which we will arrange for you fully.
Absolutely. This gentle 3-day Lhasa tour is designed for all age groups with slow altitude adaptation.
All accommodation, private guide, driver, transportation, entrance tickets and permit services are fully included.
Beautiful spiritual journey, perfectly planned gentle Lhasa tour with incredible local guide service. Very smooth experience for first-time Tibet travelers.
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